TMT:75 Sumit Bothra On What Artist Management Really Looks Like in 2026
The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark SutherlandShow Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sumit Bothra, founder and CEO of SB3 Artist Management, as well as manager of PJ Harvey.
With a career spanning over 20 years across major labels, independent management, and executive leadership, Sumit reflects on his long journey through the industry.
The pair also discuss what balancing a home family life and being a manager really looks like in 2026, including how he's able to fully disconnect from work.
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